What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Account Executive position at MERGE?
As our Sr. Account Executive, you will…
You will support the day-to-day activities of assigned account(s) while coordinating effectively with client brand teams and extended partners on the development of tactics. You’ll be an agile member of the team who fields frequent client requests and collaborates internally for strong thought leadership and best-in-class work.
Be Accountable and Responsible
- Assists in all facets of account services and client management as directed
- Actively participates in internal and client status meetings
- Effectively communicates client feedback to cross-functional agency team and keeps team apprised of changes or updates to account in a timely manner
- Assists in managing projects through client review process
- Develop an understanding of the brand’s strategic imperatives
- Assists in tactical planning
- Develops and submits internal documentation per agency SOP
- Possesses working knowledge of all agency processes and works well with the internal team to ensure projects are progressing on time; assesses and monitors team and job productivity/efficiency
- Monitors financial status of accounts
- Monitors hours and production expenses
- Responsible for approving billing and invoices, partnering with finance to manage hours
- Prepares materials for reporting to the client with oversight
- Obtains an understanding of the category, the brand, customer segments, and relevant competitors; proactively seeks out team members to gain working knowledge of the brand and category ongoing basis
- Keeps up-to-date on industry and category trends through websites, trade journals, market research
- Remains alert to client needs and elevates opportunities to convert organic growth opportunities
These are the qualifications we’re looking for
- 3-5 years of account management experience within an advertising environment, preferably within the life science/pharma vertical
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, and/or equivalent work experience
- Experience working on omni-channel projects, specifically email CRM, website development, SEO, analytics reporting, and media.
- Excellent communication skills (oral and written), with the ability to interface collaboratively with cross-functional teams
- Strong client/project management skills, especially as it relates to setting the tone for achieving deadlines within our fast-paced, ever-changing environment
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